January 3, 1972 Council Meeting
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The first meeting in the new year was held at City Hall pursuant to the Charter on
January 3. 1972 and called to order by Mayor Harold L. Smith at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
All Council Members were present. Also present were: L. W. Charles City Clerk,
D. Scott Jackson. Asst. City Clerk and Tax Assessor. City Attorney G. W. Carreker,
Building Inspector Leon Hood. J. E. David. Supt. of Public Works. N. Proctor,
Department heads. a representative of the Atlanta Journal. Marietta Journal and WBIE.
Invocation was by citizen Jake Ables.
In the first order of business. Councilman J. P. White motioned that Council override
Harold Smith's veto on salary increases for Mayor and Council to become
July 1. 1972, and the motion as it was passed on December 20, 1971
be reinstated. The motion was seconded by C. o. Canada. The motion carried five to two
Voting for the motion: C. O. Canada, Arthur T. Bacon, J. P. White. Homer Kuhl and
J. C. Porterfield. Voting against the motion: Hubert Black and Marston Tuck.
Group Insurance bids were deferred to the next meeting.
There waS no report on the eastside outfall sewer system.
December 20. 1971 minutes were approved as submitted on motion by Hubert Black,
seconded by J. P. White. The vote was unanimous.
After a brief report by Mayor Harold L. Smith. the meeting adjourned at 7:15P.M.
Invocation was given by Mr. Jake Ables.
In the first order of business, the oath of office for the new Mayor of the City
of Smyrna. n C. Porterfield. was administered by Judge Howell Ravan. of the
Cobb Superior Court.
Mayor Porterfield then recognized all the Councilmen and their families.
Judge Howell Ravan administered the oath of office to the seven Councilmen as
follows:
Marston Tuck
Forster Puffe
Arthur Bacon
Homer Kuhl
C. O. Canada
Elbert Coalson
Norman(Jack) Miles
WardS
Ward6
Ward7
Wardl
Ward2
Ward3
Ward4
The first official act of the new administration was the of a clerk.
On the recommendation of Mayor Porterfield, Mr. L. W. was reappointed
Clerk of the City of Smyrna by unanimous vote on motion by Homer Kuhl. seconded
by C. O. Canada.
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Tate as City Attorney.
motion was six to one,
Mayor Porterfield, Berl Tate was City Attorp.ey.
ing Mr. Tate representing citizens on Love
against the City. Mayor Porterfield stated that
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citizens and matter would be
was necessary, another lawyer
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by C. O. Canada. Vote on the
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Homer Kuhl
e motion WaS seconded
Marston Tuck opposed.
Mr. C. V. Reeves was City Court Recorder on recommendation of Mayor
Porterfield. The motion was made by Homer Kuhl and seconded by C. O. Canada.
Vote on the motion was six to one. Marston Tuck, opposed.
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Nominations for the four City Inspectors were as follows:
Leon Hood. Bu~lding Inspector. approved by unanimous vote on motion of Homer
Kuhl. seconded by C. O. Canada
W. L. Westbrook. Plumbing Inspector. approved by unanimous vote on motion by
Homer Kuhl. seconded by Arthur T. Bacon.
Luke Boring. E1ectrical Inspector. approved by unanimous vote on motion by
Homer kuhl. seconded by C. O. Canada.
Homer Kuhl was appointed Mayor Pro-Tern on motion by Marston Tuck. seconded
by Elbert Coalson. The vote was six for the motion. Homer Kuhl abstained.
Finance & Administration
Homer Kuhl
Forster Puffe
Arthur T. Bacon
Water
Elbert Coalson
C. O. Canada
Marston Tuck
Sanitation
Arthur T. Bacon
Elbert Coalson
C. O. Canada
Parks
C. O. Canada
Forster Puffe
Elbert Coalson
Streets
Forster Puffe
Homer Kuhl
Jack Miles
Fire
Marston Tuck
Jack Miles
Arthur T. Bacon
Police
Jack Miles
Marston Tuck
Arthur T. Bacon
Garage
C. O. Canada
Jack Miles
Homer Kuhl
Sewerage Treatment
Marston Tuck
C. O. Canada
Elbert Coalson
Malt Beverage
Arthur T. Bacon
Forster Puffe
Marston Tuck
Insurance & Employee Welfare
J. C. Porterfield
Homer Kuhl
Forster Puffs
Library
Homer Kuhl
Safety
Forster Puffe
All Dept. Heads
Cobb County Mun. Assn. Members Homer Kuhl
C. O. Canada
Mr. George Hardy of Mayes. Sudderth and Etheredge who arrived at 7:30 P.M. gave the
following report on the eastside outfall sewer system. Mr. Hardy stated specifications
had been and submitted to the State Water Quality Control Board for their
approval the plans had been returned to the county. After the plans were
returned. the county issued a change order for additional lines and as soon as the chan
order is approved t can be started. Mr. estimated it would take
about sixty days to c lete the work after the change order is approved.
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on motion by Homer Kuhl. seconded by C. O. Canada. the current fees for commercial
business licenses were adopted. Vote on the motion was unanimous.
Councilman Homer kuhl motioned that the current fees for residential business
licenses be approved with the stipulation that these residences be inspected
prior to mailing out the licenses. C. O. Canada seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous.
Mr. Bernard Halpern requested a zoning hearing on property located on the North
right of way of Street from R-l to C-l. On motion by Homer Kuhl.
seconded C. O. the hearing date was set for February 7. 1972.
Vote on motion was unanimous.
On motion by Homer Kuh.. seconded by C. O. Canada. future Council Meetings will be
held at 7:30 o'clock P. M. The motion carried by unanimous vote.
Mayor J.
of 1972,
would do
Mayor.
C. Porterfield thanked all those who attended the first Council Meeting
and those who were responsible for his being in office. and stated he
possible to fulfill the confidence shown in electing him
The meeting adjourned at 8:18 P. M.
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